Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of left ear hearing loss and service connection for vertigo are remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology and no VA examiner having provided an opinion on all issues. The Veteran's reported in-service injuries are also under consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left arm disability are related to his military service.

The Veteran's laryngeal cancer status post tracheostomy is granted as service connected due to asbestos exposure during service. The issue of left ear hearing loss remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is at least as likely as not related to his period of active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the claim remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and left ear hearing loss, finding that these conditions are related to the Appellant's military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has worsened since his last VA audiological evaluation in February 2012, and he is unable to hear conversations even when people are talking directly to him. The Board finds that an additional VA examination is needed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not show onset in or related to service, including noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

Service connection is denied for a bilateral eye condition, bilateral hearing loss, and right ankle fracture.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was previously denied due to lack of evidence showing the condition within one year of discharge or being related to active military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has worsened, and a more current VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service.

The Veteran's scoliosis and thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease are service-connected as they were aggravated by her military service. Her right ear hearing loss is also service-connected, with the presumption of aggravation being upheld.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected because they began during his military service.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Service connection and a 50 percent disability rating are granted for tinnitus and PTSD, respectively.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from May 1, 2009. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities since May 1, 2009.

The Board denied reopening the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.